Who was Nellie Payne?

An extraordinary life explored.

Headmistresses' chair, St Michael's Collegiate, Hobart. Carved 1939.

Headmistresses' chair, St Michael's Collegiate, Hobart

DB58

This ceremonial chair was carved for the Prefects of 1939 to present to the school.

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Thank you to the sponsors, volunteers, and businesses that made the 2015 “Who was Nellie Payne?” exhibition such a success.

Tasmanian Community Fund

Meander Valley Council

Premier’s discretionary fund (Tasmania)

Arts Deloraine

Tasmanian Alkaloids

Amanda & Sean Manners

Westbury & Districts Historical Society

John Temple Gallery

Fitzpatrick’s Inn

Steven French Photography

John Kemp Photography (UK)

Virginia & Bill Greenhill